Events

Events for June 2008

Outdoor Screening of King Corn
June 28
7:30pm

Come to the farm for an outdoor screening of King Corn. This entertaining and highly acclaimed movie tells the story of industrial agriculture with humor and sensitivity. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on and a light snack to share. We will have a campfire, somemores made with homemade marshmallows and graham crackers, and real lemonade for an old-fashioned evening of summer fun.

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Events for 2007

Field to Fork, Family Cooking Workshop
November 11, 2007
3:00pm to 4:00pm

This season the farm will host family cooking workshops once each month. Weather permitting each session will start with a brief "harvest walk" followed by hands-on cooking activities. Cooks of any age are invited! In November we will make delicious pumpkin pies. Please sign up for the workshop in the barn or email arne@charlestownfarmcenter.org so we have enough supplies.

From Garden to Table, Native American Harvest
November 13, 2007
7:30 to 9:00pm
At Julie’s Main Street Kitchen, Phoenixville, PA

We are very excited to offer a cooking workshop by local chef and farm member Julie Zlogar. Julie will show participants how to make seasonal Native American dishes perfect for a Thanksgiving feast. Space is limited, so sign up in the barn, or email arne@charlestownfarmcenter.org to reserve a spot.

June 10, 2007
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Field to Fork, Family Cooking Workshop
This season the farm will host family cooking workshops once each month. Weather permitting, each session will start with a brief "harvest walk" followed by hands-on cooking activities. Cooks of any age are invited! In June we will make delicous summer rolls with garden vegetables and herbs wrapped in rice papers and some oriental scallion pancakes with dipping sauce. Please sign up for the workshop in the barn or by emailing arne@charlestownfarmcenter.org so we have enough supplies.

June 28, 2007
6:30 to 8:00pm
Christina Cooks!
We are very excited to host a cooking workshop by Christina Pirello, host of the nationally sydicated PBS cooking show Christina Cooks. A leukemia survivor who credits her remission to a change in her diet, Christina's emphasis is on healthful cooking using whole grains and fresh produce. Christina will create an impromptu menu highlighting farm produce. This event is sponsored by Whole Foods Markets. We are requesting a $5 donation at the door. You can read more about Christina at her website www.christinacooks.com

GRASS: The Low CARBon Diet
featuring renown farmer & author
Joel Salatin
April 28, 2007
Joel Salatin, a nationally recognized pioneer in the grass-based farming movement and featured farmer in The Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan, presented two well-attended workshops.

Sponsored by:
Fertrell
US Soils, Inc
Whole Food Markets




About News Events Education Contact Home	Events for June 2008 Outdoor Screening of King Corn June 28 7:30pm Come to the farm for an outdoor screening of King Corn. This entertaining and highly acclaimed movie tells the story of industrial agriculture with humor and sensitivity. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on and a light snack to share. We will have a campfire, somemores made with homemade marshmallows and graham crackers, and real lemonade for an old-fashioned evening of summer fun. ***********Past Events*********** Events for 2007 Field to Fork, Family Cooking Workshop November 11, 2007 3:00pm to 4:00pm This season the farm will host family cooking workshops once each month. Weather permitting each session will start with a brief "harvest walk" followed by hands-on cooking activities. Cooks of any age are invited! In November we will make delicious pumpkin pies. Please sign up for the workshop in the barn or email arne@charlestownfarmcenter.org so we have enough supplies. From Garden to Table, Native American Harvest** November 13, 2007 7:30 to 9:00pm At Julie’s Main Street Kitchen, Phoenixville, PA We are very excited to offer a cooking workshop by local chef and farm member Julie Zlogar. Julie will show participants how to make seasonal Native American dishes perfect for a Thanksgiving feast. Space is limited, so sign up in the barn, or email arne@charlestownfarmcenter.org to reserve a spot. June 10, 2007 3:00pm to 6:00pm Field to Fork, Family Cooking Workshop This season the farm will host family cooking workshops once each month. Weather permitting, each session will start with a brief "harvest walk" followed by hands-on cooking activities. Cooks of any age are invited! In June we will make delicous summer rolls with garden vegetables and herbs wrapped in rice papers and some oriental scallion pancakes with dipping sauce. Please sign up for the workshop in the barn or by emailing arne@charlestownfarmcenter.org so we have enough supplies. June 28, 2007 6:30 to 8:00pm Christina Cooks! We are very excited to host a cooking workshop by Christina Pirello, host of the nationally sydicated PBS cooking show Christina Cooks. A leukemia survivor who credits her remission to a change in her diet, Christina's emphasis is on healthful cooking using whole grains and fresh produce. Christina will create an impromptu menu highlighting farm produce. This event is sponsored by Whole Foods Markets. We are requesting a $5 donation at the door. You can read more about Christina at her website www.christinacooks.com GRASS: The Low CARBon Diet featuring renown farmer & author Joel Salatin April 28, 2007 Joel Salatin, a nationally recognized pioneer in the grass-based farming movement and featured farmer in The Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan, presented two well-attended workshops. Sponsored by: Fertrell US Soils, Inc Whole Food Markets	Associated Farms: Broadwater Farm Charlestown Farm

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